Double Bass Mic Stand Question

[BobKay]

First, I realize this question isn't specifically related to a DB, but I know that many of you on the forum have years' of experience playing on stage, in bands, and working with sound systems. So I thought I'd ask here:

I play two nights per week with a guitarist, and run my vocal mike through his PA. My DB goes through my own AI Coda.

My mike stand transmits any time I touch it. Flick it with my finger and we hear it through his system. I'm using a Hiel vocal mike, but it does it with a Shure as well. I can "play" my cup holder that hangs on the stand like a washboard. Kind of reminds me of how "microphonic" the cable was when I tried the EAP pickup.

Is it likely a ground issue somewhere in his system? Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[BobKay]

Perhaps I should have posted in Miscellaneous. Perhaps the moderator could move? My apologies.

 

[Phil Redman]

I've noticed that the Heil PR30 picks up a lot of noise through the mic stand. Much more than an SM58 for example. I think the PR30 does not have the same kind of internal shock isolation that the SM58 has. I tried using the PR30 mounted in the bridge on my bass in the same way you would with a SM58 and it was a disaster -- just a bunch of handling type noise.

 

[BobKay]

Thanks Phil.
I'll try the Shure again tomorrow night to see if there is an appreciable difference. I am using the PR30 as the vocal mic. I haven't used the Shure in quite a while.

 

[Phil Redman]

Thanks Phil.
I'll try the Shure again tomorrow night to see if there is an appreciable difference. I am using the PR30 as the vocal mic. I haven't used the Shure in quite a while.

Just to clarify, I normally use the PR30 as a vocal mic as well...and it does pick up lot's of stand noise. I find the PR30 to be bit more articulate than the SM58 however. It has better clarity and requires less EQ than the 58 for me.

 

[Jeff Kissell]

I played with a guitar player who used a PR40 as a vocal mic and that mic picked up all kinds of signal through the mic stand. Eventually we had to use the spider shock mount from a LDC to isolate it. It looked kinda lame but it worked great.

The PR30 is a hand held form factor so maybe try a more isolating mic clip like this - http://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...g&matchtype=&gclid=CKadwYDGprwCFcx7QgodCksAJg

-Jeff

 

[jrlynch]

Buy one of these. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SSM1/

 

[neddyrow]

What kind of floor are you playing on? Do you have rubber feet on your stand?

I had a similar problem once. One of my stands lost rubber feet and on the hard tile floor, the mic was super sensitive.

Maybe that helps maybe not. Good luck.

 

[lowfreq33]

There's this- http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SP20

A little less visually obtrusive than a spider shock mount, and more secure.

 

[BobKay]

Thanks to all for the suggestions. My stand does have rubber feet. Both venues are bars with concrete floors. I think I'll try one of the Wind Tech isolation holders and see if that helps.